RE: PistonFest returns

RE: PistonFest returns

Thursday 3rd April 2014

PistonFest returns

Music, camping and cars across an August weekend. Fancy joining in? Tell us now!



Back in 2007 we held the last ever PistonFest camping event. It was very wet, rather windy and based in the depths of Norfolk. Memorable for good and bad reasons, and those in attendance will know why Green Day's American Idiot will always be associated with that weekend... We've let the event rest for a while now, every year contemplating its return but never quite making it happen. 2014 will see that change as PH aims for a big PistonFest comeback.

Many of you won't know what PistonFest is, but you can probably guess. We hire a large patch of grass, get the bar sorted as a priority, hire some bands, lay on some activities and all relax with friends eating, drinking and enjoying themselves. Previously we have been alongside motorsport events but it became apparent many people were content entertaining themselves during the day and then at the bar in the evening. We'll probably stick to that format this year.

Here is the plan so far, it's not set in stone as yet so thoughts and comments are welcome and encouraged. Of course though, we can't guarantee to please everyone.

  • Suggested venue is the Herts. County Showground in Hertfordshire.
  • Suggested date is 30-31 August.
  • Site will open Saturday AM and close Sunday PM.
  • PH and 1st-Tickets (Le Mans superstars) will provide toilets, showers, marquee, bar and bands. Caterers will be called in to sell food.
  • We will lay on site security and lighting.
  • R/C model car racing.
  • Drive in movies.
  • Best car of the weekend awards.
  • Motorsport driver talks in the marquee.
  • Hands on challenges like pit stop wheel change competitions.
  • Kart racing at a local venue.
  • Sunday Service.
  • Ticket price to be approximately £50 per person some beer and breakfast included. 'Some' being the operative word there, we're not covering every drink!

The Sunday Service will be open to all, campers will just have the advantage of already being there so no excuses for tardiness.

We encourage PHers who are in a band to put themselves forward for playing at the event; if that proves unsuccessful we'll hire in.

So what do you think? We're convinced that the weekend will be a success but won't forge ahead until we are sure there is interest from the PH collective.

If you want to register interest either comment on this forum or reserve a space by emailing info@1st-tickets.co.uk with PistonFest as the subject line. We'll keep you updated as the event develops.

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Konan

Original Poster:

1,817 posts

145 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Same weekend as PPC in the Park and Retro ford. Damnit!

bob1179

14,107 posts

208 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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I remember not being able to go to the last one and then there never being another.

Sounds like it could be fun!


smile

Dan_1981

17,351 posts

198 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Any news on these Northern based events that keep being touted?

wink

masermartin

1,629 posts

176 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Dan_1981 said:
Any news on these Northern based events that keep being touted?

wink
It is north, I have to go all that way round the M25 to get there! /expectedResponse wink

Silent1

19,761 posts

234 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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I vote for the scrap car challenge coming back hehe

sanctum

191 posts

174 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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We do American Idiot in my band, as well as murdering a lot of other favourites, drop a line to us at events@lovecommandos.com or look us up online at http://www.lovecommandos.com

If you're interested, I'm sure we can be... assuming we're all in the UK that weekend.

got that email wrong, should be events@lovecommandos.net
Look forward to hearing off you

Edited by sanctum on Friday 4th April 09:06

madbadger

11,555 posts

243 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Dan_1981 said:
Any news on these Northern based events that keep being touted?

wink
hehe

The Beaver King

6,095 posts

194 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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I'd be up for this, could be a good boys weekend.

HereBeMonsters

14,180 posts

181 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Can we enter the r/c model racing?

And if so, can I suggest a Tamiya LunchBox race? T'will be carnage biggrin

RossP

2,523 posts

282 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Sounds like a great idea and I'm free that weekend!

The Beaver King

6,095 posts

194 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Eybic (if that is your real name.... irked )

Will those that pre-book tickets for this get an avatar akin to the BTaP one?

I only ask as the avatar tends to raise awareness and promote discussion between the members. I'd love this event to go ahead, so anything that can be used to generate interest is good.

Silent1

19,761 posts

234 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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The Beaver King said:
Eybic (if that is your real name.... irked )

Will those that pre-book tickets for this get an avatar akin to the BTaP one?

I only ask as the avatar tends to raise awareness and promote discussion between the members. I'd love this event to go ahead, so anything that can be used to generate interest is good.
they can even steal the old avatars from my profile:


eybic

9,212 posts

173 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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The Beaver King said:
Eybic (if that is your real name.... irked )

Will those that pre-book tickets for this get an avatar akin to the BTaP one?

I only ask as the avatar tends to raise awareness and promote discussion between the members. I'd love this event to go ahead, so anything that can be used to generate interest is good.
biggrin my "real" name is Nathan, I hadn't thought of that but it sounds a great idea thumbup

FLYING PIG

95 posts

227 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Power tool racing would be fun

theredbaron

1,166 posts

204 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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what a great idea ! im in

TroubledSoul

4,589 posts

193 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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THIS MUST HAPPEN!!

Kermit power

28,634 posts

212 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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I've only got a company S-Max now. frown Can I still come?

eybic

9,212 posts

173 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Kermit power said:
I've only got a company S-Max now. frown Can I still come?
OK but only if you park it out of the way biggrin

All are welcome whether you've got an F40 or a Reliant Robin thumbup

madbadger

11,555 posts

243 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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eybic said:
OK but only if you park it out of the way biggrin

All are welcome whether you've got an F40 or a Reliant Robin thumbup
Damn. I haven't got either. frown

RossP

2,523 posts

282 months

Thursday 3rd April 2014
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Have they got a charging point? spin
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